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- What is the difference between large shank and small shank mouthpiece?
- How are trombone mouthpieces sized?
- Do all trombone mouthpieces fit all trombones?
- What is the difference between trombone mouthpieces?
What is the difference between large shank and small shank mouthpiece?
There are two types of mouthpiece, large shank and small shank. ... Use a small shank mouthpiece for a small bore and a middle bore trombone, and use a large shank mouthpiece for large bore and bass trombone.
How are trombone mouthpieces sized?
Trombone mouthpieces are made in different sizes (shank sizes) to fit different sized horns. Though some Tenor trombones use a "tenor" sized shank (small), many large-bore Tenors use a large shank ("bass" large shank) mouthpiece.
Do all trombone mouthpieces fit all trombones?
Answer: Yes, most large bore mouthpieces will fit any large bore tenor/ bass trombone or euphonium.
What is the difference between trombone mouthpieces?
The main trombone mouthpiece size differences are the rim width, cup depth, throat, and back bore. Rim width determines flexibility, range, and comfort; cup depth determines tone quality; throat determines volume, breath control, and tone control.
